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Quantity Surveying

South East Technological University · 4-year course
€36,000 Starting salary
103.5% 5-year ROI
3.0y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Quantity Surveying at South East Technological University has a 5-year ROI of 103.5%, with graduates earning around €53,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (SE704) was 283 (2025).

Quantity Surveying graduates from South East Technological University report a graduate employment rate of around 85%, excellent career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Quantity Surveying graduates include Turner & Townsend, Sisk.

Slower to recover investment, but still provides positive returns over time.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Quantity Surveying graduates from South East Technological University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 1% more than the national average.

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